[fountainhead82]

1. Let he and she come and meet me in my chamber after lunch.
them
or him and her

2. The army have beseiged the city and are poised to launch an all-out attack at daybreak.

Possibly army has and is poised

3. The team could not win the match because it was split into two groups.
split up into two groups



Note: The whole funda of plural and singular can be a little confusing for certain nouns, for example:
India have won the match --correct(not has)
All I have is 5 rupees -- correct(not are)

In some cases, even though the noun is seemingly singular, it is used in a plural context. Just my two cents

[ashish banaya..]

1. Let he and she come and meet me in my chamber after lunch.
It shud be 'them'

2. The army have beseiged the city and are poised to launch an all-out attack at daybreak.
Here army is a collective noun,so it shud be 'has' & 'is'

3. The team could not win the match because it was split into two groups.
Shud be 'as'

Continue the good work Rajece........thanx

[NarayanR]

Hi junta,

Sorry for pitching in abruptly.I am also preparing for CAT'06.
Just felt this is the right place to talk about English section.

Here r a few that have appeared in MOCAT's. Give a try

In the questions below there are four statements which express the same idea. Choose the alternative that is most clear and concise.

101.
1] A marketer would do well to remember that a brand's equity lies with the consumer.
2] A marketer would do well to remember that the equity of a brand is lying with the consumer.
3] That a brand's equity lies with the consumer is something a marketer would do well to
remember.
4] A marketer would do well in case he remembered that a brand's equity lies with the consumer.

102.
1] Microsoft has come a long way after 1980, when it was started by Software engineer Bill Gates.
2] In 1980, Microsoft was started by Software engineer Bill Gates and has come a long way since then.
3] Started in 1980 by Software engineer Bill Gates, Microsoft has come a long way.
4] Software engineer Bill Gates in 1980 started Microsoft which has come a long way.

103.
1] In becoming a part of the global family, India has taken the irrevocable step forward
nonetheless.
2] Nonetheless, India has taken the irrevocable step forward in becoming a part of the global family.
3] In becoming a part of the global family, India has nonetheless taken the irrevocable step forward.
4] The irrevocable step of becoming part of the global family has nonetheless been taken by India.

104.
1] Whomsoever said money can't buy happiness obviously isn't spending it right.
2] Whosoever said money can't buy happiness isn't obviously spending it right.
3] Whoever said money can't buy happiness isn't spending it obviously right.
4] Whoever said money can't buy happiness obviously isn't spending it right.

105.
1] The new novels were about fashion models and they had to be booked in advance.
2] The new novels were about fashion models who had to be booked in advance.
3] The new novels which were about fashion models, had to be booked in advance.
4] The new novels were about fashion models and these novels had to be booked in advance.

106.
1] Two years later, on 3 May 1987, the district court denied all relief.
2] On May 3, 1987, which was two years later, all relief was denied by the district court.
3] The district court denied all relief two years later, on May 3rd 1987.
4] Two years later, on May 3, 1987, the district court denied all relief.

107.
1] A tray containing fresh doughnuts and coffee cups arranged in a row, awaited the students.
2] A coffee cup row and a fresh doughnut tray awaited the students.
3] Awaiting the students was a tray of fresh doughnuts and a row of coffee cups.
4] A tray of fresh doughnuts and a row of coffee cups awaited the students.

[ashish banaya..]

Originally Posted by NarayanR

Hi junta,

Here r a few that have appeared in MOCAT's. Give a try

101(1)
102(3)
103(2)
104(2)
105(3)
106(4)
107(4)
Cud be wrong in few of the above.......Kindly post the ans. along with the reasons as & when u seem to deem it fit

[IIMAddict]

Originally Posted by NarayanR

Hi junta,

My answers:
101. 1
102. 3
103. 1
104. 4
105. 3
106. 3
107. 3

[kekambus]

101. 1
102. 3
103. 2
104. 4
105. 1
106. 4
107. 3

[NarayanR]

Check ur answers:

101-1
102-3
103-2
104-4
105-3
106-4
107-4

[NarayanR]

A few More:-

In each of the following sentences, part/parts of the sentence is/are left blank. Beneath each sentence four different ways of completing the sentence are
indicated. Choose the word / phrase that best completes the sentence.

108. The life-history of some of the past Indian freedom leaders amply shows how a mix of resilience and __________ helped them __________ their obstacles before achieving the pinnacle of glory.

1] fortitude …. win over
2] will-power …. procrastinate
3] fortitude …surmount
4] determination …. rectify


109. The novel comes as a ____________ to all women dumped by_________ males who will feel provoked at the title of the book, or at the sight of the picture on the cover.

1] surprise ….eclectic
2] comfort ….narcissistic
3] solace ….non-conformist
4] prelude ….chauvinistic

[kekambus]

108.
3] fortitude …surmount

109.
2] comfort ….narcissistic

Plz give explanations for 105. and 107.

[NarayanR]

Chk ur ans:

10 3
109) 2


Kekan, there is no explaination provided in MOCAT for few of these questns as to why
105) 3 and 107) 4
However, we can discuss upon the same.
As per my understanding,for

105.

1] The new novels were about fashion models and they had to be booked in advance.
2] The new novels were about fashion models who had to be booked in advance.
3] The new novels which were about fashion models, had to be booked in advance.
4] The new novels were about fashion models and these novels had to be booked in advance.

The closest options are 1 and 3. However, in option 1 novels are referred to as they which I feel is incorrect thus narrowing our choice to option 3.

Ppl,Kindly correct me if i am wrong
Maybe Ashish can pitch in as he has got both correct as to how he arrived on d same.

A few more to try

In each question, the word at the top is used in four different ways, numbered 1 to 4. Choose the option in which the usage of the word is incorrect or inappropriate.

88.

ACT

1] Accidents caused by tornadoes, perils of the sea, extraordinary floods, and severe ice storms are usually considered acts of God, but fires are not so considered unless they are caused by lightning.

2] But then I would rather be truthful than to put an act on all the time.
3] The governor should act on the new energy bill.
4] The veteran artist was asked to get his act together for a more realistic portrayal of a man in trouble.

89.

FIGHT

1] A violent fight over the bill is expected in the parliament.

2] The Dean is fighting for his favorite candidate.
3] He fought of ten challengers on his way to the finals of the championship.
4] The gauls had the uncanny ability to fight their way out of the most difficult of situations.

90.

GROUND

1] The soldiers held their ground against the enemy.

2] The scientists covered new ground in every space mission.
3] He was grounded for his outbursts against the leader.
4] Dravid was questioned on grounds of his declaration of the India innings, as Tendulkar was stranded a few short of a historic double century.

91.

LET

1] Even after injury to many soldiers of their team, there was no let up in their efforts.

2] The team leader finally let his team on their mission.
3] I let it be known that I was not interested.
4] Unable to overpower the intruder, John let his dog fly at his intruder’s throat.

92.

KNOCK

1] Unable to see him make a fool of himself, we tried to knock some sense into his head.

2] He had one look at the dark liquid in the bottle and with one huge gulp, he knocked back the entire bottle.
3] “Supari” is a word of Indian origin, and slang for a situation when one pays money to an assassin to knock-of an enemy.
4] His nasal whining got on to everyone’s nerves, and they all together asked him to knock it off.